Ailing Geelani throws surprise, says ‘I quit from Hurriyat forum’

Srinagar: In a voice message, veteran leader cites present circumstances in Hurriyat as reason, says all constituents informed about his decision’

Srinagar, June 29: In a surprising development, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today announced to quit from the “Hurriyat forum” citing present circumstances as the reason.

In a short audio message received, Geelani says, “keeping in view the present situation in Hurriyat Conference, I announce to part ways from the Hurriyat forum. The decision has been conveyed to all the constituents of Hurriyat through official letters.”